Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
Water Rights a Hot Topic in North Carolina, West Virginia
Legal battles in North Carolina and West Virginia are determining whether water systems will be controlled by local, state or private entities.
Renovations Reveal Link to Thomas Jefferson
During recent renovations, a chemistry lab with links to Thomas Jefferson was discovered behind a wall in the University of Virginia’s Rotunda.
Ohio Woman Wins $1.6 Million in Pollution Damages
An Ohio woman won a legal case against DuPont, claiming that exposure to chemicals that the company dumped into the Ohio River had given her cancer.
Algae Blooms, Water Quality Withers
Algae blooms in Kentucky’s Ohio River are raising concerns about water quality and human safety.
State Environmental Departments Criticized
Government and media investigations have criticized the oversight of state environmental departments in North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively.
